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The Papaya Smash is an easy and delightful cocktail with a hint of margarita to it. The anejo tequila from Avion is an excellent base that plays nicely with fresh papaya and Aperol is the orange liqueur of choice here, which brings in both sweet and bitter flavors.

What I really enjoy about this drink is the papaya-tequila pairing. The fruit is not one of the most common cocktail ingredients, which is a shame, as this cocktail proves that it deserves more attention than it gets.